Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue is on scene working a grass fire that reportedly started after a tire came off a pickup traveling westbound on Interstate 84 west side of The Dalles. The westbound lanes of Interstate 84 may be tempor arily impacted with firefighters at the scene. Traffic updates are available at www.TripCheck.com.

On June 30, 2013, at approximately 11:15 a.m., an Oregon State Police (OSP) officer saw the tire come off a pickup and go into the grass bordering the freeway starting the fire. Questions about the firefighting efforts should be directed to Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue.